Italian Art Song

By Ruth C. Lakeway and Robert C. White Jr.

Book Overview

"This book fills a gap in a worthy area of vocal literature." --Choice

"Singers, accompanists and teachers will benefit from this guide to la lirica da camera." --American Music Teacher

". . . a literate, meticulously executed introduction . . ." --Italian Quarterly

This important resource presents background on a unique genre and its composers. It analyzes in detail more than 200 songs and presents for each its Italian text (with pronunciation marks), English translation, and guidelines for performance.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0253331544
• ISBN13: 9780253331540
• Release Date: January 1989
• Publisher: Indiana University Press
• Length: 416 Pages
• Weight: 1.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.2"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher